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1250 Fernside Boulevard, Alameda, CA 94501-4808
Summary
Lincoln Middle is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 95th percentile among comparable California schools.
81.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
70.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 81.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 70.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 44/1,204 (96th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 85/1,204 (93rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 971 |
| Low-Income Students | 196 (20.2%) |
| English Learners | 19 (2.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.6 points from last year and rose 4.9 points over the full period. Math rose 0.5 points from last year and rose 5.9 points over the full period.
•Math +5.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 78.2% to 86.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 82.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 81% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 33% to 78%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 66.1% to 72.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.5-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 70.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Lincoln Middle compare within the district?
Lincoln Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Alameda Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Lincoln Middle rank in California?
Lincoln Middle ranks No. 44 of 1,204 in reading and No. 85 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Lincoln Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 67.8% meet the reading standard and 54.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Lincoln Middle compare with other schools in Alameda?
Lincoln Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Alameda with 2026 results.
Explore schools in AlamedaHow does Lincoln Middle compare with other schools in Alameda County?
Lincoln Middle is No. 5 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 43 6–8 schools in Alameda County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Alameda CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln MiddleThis school | 70.0% | 81.5% |
| Will C. Wood Middle | 41.2% | 56.0% |
